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Hackmanita

Hackmanita is a mineral with formula Na₃Ca(Si₃Al₃)O₁₂(SO₄), in the Silicatos (Tectosilicatos) group. This specimen comes from Badakhshan, Afganistán.

Hackmanita from Badakhshan, Afganistán — Terrium

Description

Multicolored specimen.

History of this specimen

Notable fluorescence and phosphorescence in matrix, vivid and soft colors under UV.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0536
Internal reference
X0103
Composition
Na₃Ca(Si₃Al₃)O₁₂(SO₄)
Name
Hackmanita
Group
Silicatos (Tectosilicatos)
Associations
Hauyna
Province
Badakhshan
Country
Afganistán
Size (cm)
4 x 1.6 x 1.5
Weight
87 g
Etymology
In honor of Victor Hackman.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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